FIFA reviews Cameroon bad cup behaviour

FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon following their behaviour in Sunday's Women's World Cup last-16 match against England.

On two occasions players from the African nation remonstrated with officials at length and looked as if they might not continue playing after Video Assistant Referee decisions went against them during the contest in Valenciennes, which England won 3-0.

Cameroon coach Alain Djeumfa blamed the referee in his post-match news conference, saying the match was a "miscarriage of justice" while England boss Phil Neville said "it didn't feel like football."

A FIFA spokesperson said on Wednesday: "Following the round of 16 match between Cameroon and England on June 23 at the FIFA Women's World Cup, we can confirm that proceedings have now been opened by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee against the Cameroonian Football Association for alleged breaches related to article 52 (team misconduct) and article 57 (offensive behaviour and fair play) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

"As proceedings are now ongoing, please understand that no further comment can be made at this stage. Further updates will be provided in due course."

Cameroon were fortunate to finish the game with 11 players after Yvonne Leuko was only booked for an apparent elbow on England winger Nikita Parris, Augustine Ejangue seemed to spit on Toni Duggan and Alexandra Takounda was lucky to be shown only a yellow card for a studs-up challenge on captain Steph Houghton in stoppage time.